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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
What the vulnerability does
The List category posts plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 0.92.0 via the 'catlist' shortcode due to insufficient restrictions on which posts can be included. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to extract data from password protected, private, or draft posts that they should not have access to.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
List category posts versions up to 0.92.0 expose sensitive information to authenticated users. A logged-in user with low privileges can read data they should not have access to. The vulnerability does not allow modification or deletion of data, and does not affect site availability. Update to a version newer than 0.92.0.
What an attacker can do
Read sensitive information that should be restricted from their user role.
Potential impact on your site
Authenticated users may view private or restricted post categories and content.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must be logged in with a low-privilege account; no user interaction required.
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